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What is the molar mass of titanium dioxide, TiO2, the white pigment of white paint, in grams?

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To determine the molar mass of titanium dioxide (TiO₂), you need to sum the molar masses of its constituent elements: titanium (Ti) and oxygen (O).

Find the atomic masses of titanium and oxygen:

Titanium (Ti): approximately 47.87 g/mol
Oxygen (O): approximately 16.00 g/mol
Calculate the molar mass of TiO₂:

Titanium: 1 atom × 47.87 g/mol = 47.87 g/mol
Oxygen: 2 atoms × 16.00 g/mol = 32.00 g/mol
Add the molar masses together:

Total molar mass of TiO₂ = 47.87 g/mol + 32.00 g/mol = 79.87 g/mol
Therefore, the molar mass of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is 79.87 grams per mole.